Traditional cancer treatments, combining surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, lack targeting specificity, often affecting normal cells and causing severe adverse reactions, thus limiting their clinical applications
Common short-term effects include: Nausea after meals Vomiting, especially after large or oily meals Loose stools or diarrhoea Constipation Abdominal discomfort Reduced hunger Early fullness Mild headache Tiredness Dizziness Low blood sugar, mainly in people with diabetes who also take insulin or sulfonylurea medicines Dehydration if vomiting or diarrhoea is frequent Food aversions or dislike for certain smells Mild symptoms can often be managed with diet changes and hydration
Exceeding 2,000mg per day may cause digestive upset, including bloating, loose stools, and cramping
The standard 12-week escalation from 0.6mg to 2.4mg weekly balances efficacy with tolerability, producing 10-12% weight loss for most users